Alternative Powertrain Testing with HORIBA Know-how
New test stand ensures maximum testing flexibility for E-motors and hybrids
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A HORIBA ADS-7000 driving robot supports the realistic simulation of on-road driving conditions
Strategic Investment to Expand and Intensify Know-how
HORIBA has established in-house capacities to serve customers with virtually all parts of a test centre. To further develop its capacities and expertise in the testing of alternative powertrains, the automotive test systems’ supplier brought its new E-motor test stand into operation at its test centre in Oberursel (Germany) in September 2011. The implementation of this new technology helps HORIBA to understand the demands made on test systems in two ways. On the one hand, the installation process taught the engineers a lot about the special requirements of test cell integration. On the other hand, operation of the test stand shows the potential of the product and gives insights into the applications demanded by customers and provides room for further improvements. An extensive training program prepared the HORIBA employees in an optimum way for the operation of the test stand.
Modern Test Centre with Full Service
At the test facility, the new TITAN E-Drive adds to the existing chassis dynamometer and the engine test systems thus offering a broad range of testing capabilities in a total of three test cells.
The HORIBA TITAN Engine test stand for conventional engines is equipped with a DYNAS3 HD350 asynchronous machine providing an output of up to 350 kW at a maximum speed of 9,000 rpm. The connected MEXA-7100 FX exhaust gas measurement system for raw emission measurements is in particular characterized by its rapid response behaviour. In combination with a HORIBA MDLT1300 microdilution tunnel, solid and gaseous exhaust gas components can also be measured with a high degree of precision. A HORIBA FQ2100 DP fuel flow meter conditions the fuel, thus allowing the precise determination of the fuel consumption.
The modern chassis roller dynamometer in the vehicle test cellis designed for testing the emissions from passenger cars and light duty vehicles. The powerful VETS One Automation puts HORIBA in a position to carry out individual customer-specific analyses in addition to the driving cycles prescribed by international legislation. A one-axle roller with a diameter of 48 inches and a HORIBA ADS-7000 driving robot are used for the realistic simulation of on-road driving conditions and to provide reproducible test results. A MEXA-7000 2-line emission system for raw, diluted and bag measurement guarantees high-precision measurements meeting the requirements of all international standards (EU 5-certified).
